perinte

Perinte is a term used in some languages to denote the practices, beliefs, and artifacts that communities transmit across generations. It encompasses living traditions—rituals, ceremonies, crafts, storytelling, music, cuisine, dress, and language—that give a group its sense of identity and continuity.

Traditions are learned and passed on within families, communities, and institutions. They are transmitted through observation, instruction, and participation, and are reinforced by festivals, schools, media, and local organizations. They help preserve knowledge, teach norms, and connect people to their history.

Traditions are not fixed; they evolve as societies change. New practices may become traditional through repeated use, while old ones can fade or be interpreted in new ways. Globalization, migration, and technology influence what counts as perinte in different places, shaping how communities remember and imagine themselves.

Scholars in anthropology, folklore, and cultural studies examine perinte to understand identity, belonging, and social cohesion. They study transmission mechanisms, variation among regions, and conflicts over which practices should be preserved or adapted.

Examples include life-cycle rituals, crafts, folk songs, seasonal festivals, and traditional cuisine.

See also:

- Tradition

- Cultural heritage

- Folklore

- Customs

- Ethnology

- Transmission of knowledge